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. >> israel has been subject to ongoing nonstop terrorist since the creation of israel in 1948. some people thing they understand why terrorists ha israel and you may take it deeper but why are islamic terrorists, you feel, targeting the united states, and what do you think they want deep down? can you, from your experience, believe we can negotiate with them? can we get this terrorist scourge? >> the last question, can we get? of course. that is always go, should, must, can defeat evil. >> constraining israel and terrorist, israel was...had to face trim or a victim of terrorism before its creation of israel with the fit attack against jews in israel was in 1891 so it is almost- and since then it has only become more and more sophisticate asked more and more difficult to deal with. i would say since 1914, the creation of -- 1940 the creation of israel, more civilians have died. why is it more complicated? because terrorism by itself is not only against occupation or the refugees but it is against the idea of the jewish state. second, terrorism i getting more and more radical, ra
. >> israel has been subject to ongoing nonstop terrorist since the creation of israel in 1948. some people thing they understand why terrorists ha israel and you may take it deeper but why are islamic terrorists, you feel, targeting the united states, and what do you think they want deep down? can you, from your experience, believe we can negotiate with them? can we get this terrorist scourge? >> the last question, can we get? of course. that is always go, should, must, can defeat...
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in israel marking a start of a new era. barbara roam sat with jack chris letter to find out more about the program. >> you're right, the golden eagles been the first international to air force to declare the ioc. they'll be one of three air forces that declared ioc. what are they declaring it with? an aircraft that distinguisheses itself interest others by stealth and sent fusion. eliminate their ability to detect, track and engage us and the sentra fusion is for the fused image of the pilot giving him unprecedented awareness that manifests itself on the helmet of the pilot. it's revolutionary, doesn't exit anywhere else. >> it's interesting that israel actually israeli air force pilots have never taken to the skies in the f35 because they've relied so heavily on the simulator. so what is this new generation, this new era they're in now that they can -- planes touch up on in israel and only then they'll start to fly. >> all their training initially is in a synthetic environment. the fidelity is astonishing. all the pilots w
in israel marking a start of a new era. barbara roam sat with jack chris letter to find out more about the program. >> you're right, the golden eagles been the first international to air force to declare the ioc. they'll be one of three air forces that declared ioc. what are they declaring it with? an aircraft that distinguisheses itself interest others by stealth and sent fusion. eliminate their ability to detect, track and engage us and the sentra fusion is for the fused image of the...
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israel at points is very reasonable but at other points is not. i think the arabs are agreeing with each other more and more and helping each other more and more, and israelis in more and more. ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] before he changed the world... tear down this wall. [ male announcer ] ...or led a nation... i ronald reagan do solemnly swear. [ male announcer ] ...or governed a state... you and i have a rendezvous with destiny. [ male announcer ] ...he inspired our company... with his optimism, his belief in innovation and his entrepreneurial spirit. [ man ] for general electric here is ronald reagan. ♪ ♪ >> i made a mistake, and i called paul ryan today, a very close personal friend, and i said that. >> that is newt gingrich. for someone out as long as he has, it is hard to believe that he would step on his rollout message on a national program like "meet the press." "i don't think right wing social engineering is any more desirable than the left wing social engineering." this looks like a clear shot at republican congressmen paull ryan's
israel at points is very reasonable but at other points is not. i think the arabs are agreeing with each other more and more and helping each other more and more, and israelis in more and more. ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] before he changed the world... tear down this wall. [ male announcer ] ...or led a nation... i ronald reagan do solemnly swear. [ male announcer ] ...or governed a state... you and i have a rendezvous with destiny. [ male announcer ] ...he inspired our company... with his...
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for israel's destruction. second, in any peace agreement israel must retain the overriding security control over the entire area west of the jordan river because if we don't, we know what will happen. because otherwise we'll get another radical islamic terrorist state in the palestinian areas exploding the peace, exploding the middle east. now unfortunately the palestinians reject both prerequisites for peace continuing to call for israel's destruction inside their schools, inside their mosques, inside the textbooks. you have to read it to believe it. they even deny, mr. president, our historical connection to our homeland. i suppose you have to ask jews. well the chinese are called chinese because they come from china. the japanese because they come from japan. jews are not foreign in judea. they not only deny the past, they also poison the present. and public squares in honor of mask murderers who murdered israelis and americans, they pay monthly salaries to the families of murderers like the family of the t
for israel's destruction. second, in any peace agreement israel must retain the overriding security control over the entire area west of the jordan river because if we don't, we know what will happen. because otherwise we'll get another radical islamic terrorist state in the palestinian areas exploding the peace, exploding the middle east. now unfortunately the palestinians reject both prerequisites for peace continuing to call for israel's destruction inside their schools, inside their...
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livni, as a representative of israel, how can israel do this, basically humiliate the united states, its biggest backer, its biggest donor of all sorts of aid and just say no to a request for another 90-day freeze in order to get this peace process moving? >> well, i believe that it was the wrong answer. i believe that the relations between israel and the united states are existential to the future of the state of israel, but more than that, i believe that peace treaty between israel and the palestinians is an israeli interest. it's not a favor to president obama. and israel need to make these kind of decisions in order to live in peace, so basically peace treaty between israel and the palestinians is in american interest but it is also in israeli interest. >> so if you don't agree with basically rejecting the united states' request for this freeze, let me aks you, prime minister, how can your side now after all that the united states has put in, after all the goodwill the united states has given particularly to you and your efforts in your institution building, how can you now say,
livni, as a representative of israel, how can israel do this, basically humiliate the united states, its biggest backer, its biggest donor of all sorts of aid and just say no to a request for another 90-day freeze in order to get this peace process moving? >> well, i believe that it was the wrong answer. i believe that the relations between israel and the united states are existential to the future of the state of israel, but more than that, i believe that peace treaty between israel and...
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including, in israel. we're just learning that the first casualty of an israeli soldier in the ground invasion into the gaza strip. we're also following the air crash in malaysia. big focus on the crash site, securing that investigation site, especially as the u.s. has agreed to send in that investigation. >> and daylight hours in the ukraine. that's where we're begin this morning. the working theory is that whoever fired the missile that took down the airplane was aiming at a military aircraft and accidentally hit the passenger jet. >> the second tragedy to hit the malaysian airlines this year. flight 370 disaeared in march. with more on the crash, here's abc's brian ross. >> reporter: even the dramatic footage of the moment of impact is being questioned. as u.s. officials point fingers of blame at the pro-russian rebels. they asked who just happened to have a camera rolling at the precise direction and time the plane was blown out of the sky, bursting into flames. almost immediately, the pro-russian rebe
including, in israel. we're just learning that the first casualty of an israeli soldier in the ground invasion into the gaza strip. we're also following the air crash in malaysia. big focus on the crash site, securing that investigation site, especially as the u.s. has agreed to send in that investigation. >> and daylight hours in the ukraine. that's where we're begin this morning. the working theory is that whoever fired the missile that took down the airplane was aiming at a military...
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>> mitt romney is spending time in israel. >> after a rocky start in england, mr. romney finds himself firmly among friends. >> with 100 days to the election, mitt romney is burnishing his foreign policy credentials. >> the security of israel is in the vital security national interest of united states. >> mr. romney is getting a warm reception in israel where he has embraced -- for he is embraced as a studio live. >> the personal friend of mine. >> israel faces enemies. >> to governor romney quickly focused on israel's most urgent security concerns, iran and its nuclear program. >> the ayatollahs in iran are testing your moral offenses. my message to the people of israel and the leaders of iran is one in the same. we will not look away. nor will my country ever looked away. >> and he stood firm with israel. >> no option should be excluded. we recognize israel's right to defend itself and that it is right for america to stand with you. >> romney also met briefly with the palestinian prime minister. romney was swarmed by worshippers on his visit to jerusalem's wailin
>> mitt romney is spending time in israel. >> after a rocky start in england, mr. romney finds himself firmly among friends. >> with 100 days to the election, mitt romney is burnishing his foreign policy credentials. >> the security of israel is in the vital security national interest of united states. >> mr. romney is getting a warm reception in israel where he has embraced -- for he is embraced as a studio live. >> the personal friend of mine. >>...
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one of the main groups firing on israel, islamic jihad, told us today they won't stop until israel stops its air strikes. "of course," he said. "he wouldn't fire rockets if israel wasn't killing us." israel says the operation is in response to the relentless barrage of rockets flying into southern israel. the israeli defense forces say militants have launched almost 600 rockets into the country in the past three days alone. around a third of which have been intercepted by israel's famed iron dome anti-missile system. since wednesday, three people have died in israel and, for the first time since the gulf war in 1991, the commercial center, tel aviv, has also come under tack. >> the attempt last night by the terrorists in gaza to launch rockets on tel aviv only underscores the danger that the israeli public faces. >> reporter: tonight, a neighborhood of tel aviv, a popular night spot, was quiet. >> i'm stressed, also, but you know, life is continuing. >> reporter: the israeli military isn't taking any chances, as soldiers and armored vehicles mass near the gaza border, preparing for a gro
one of the main groups firing on israel, islamic jihad, told us today they won't stop until israel stops its air strikes. "of course," he said. "he wouldn't fire rockets if israel wasn't killing us." israel says the operation is in response to the relentless barrage of rockets flying into southern israel. the israeli defense forces say militants have launched almost 600 rockets into the country in the past three days alone. around a third of which have been intercepted by...
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obama betrayed israel. newt gingrich called it disastrous. the cause of this uproar? obama the first u.s. president to publicly endure negotiations. for the last decade. >> we feel it should be based on the 1967 lines with mutually agreed spots. so secure and recognized borders are established for both states. >> what's he's talking about is this. these are the borders of israel before the 1967 six-day war. the victory then put the west bank and gaza with the large palestinian population under its control. since then, israel annexed a large part of jerusalem and the west bank and built thousands of settlements, where nearly 300,000 israeli, live among 2 million palestinians, beyond the '67 borders. late thursday, after the president's speech and as prime minister benjamin netanyahu went to washington. he endorsed plans for new settlement houses. the united states going back to president nixon initially called settlement activity illegal. th reagan administration softened that a bit saying settlement was not
obama betrayed israel. newt gingrich called it disastrous. the cause of this uproar? obama the first u.s. president to publicly endure negotiations. for the last decade. >> we feel it should be based on the 1967 lines with mutually agreed spots. so secure and recognized borders are established for both states. >> what's he's talking about is this. these are the borders of israel before the 1967 six-day war. the victory then put the west bank and gaza with the large palestinian...
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but it is argued that they support hamas and have ties to al qaeda. >> if israel gets -- israel gets increasingly isolated, and that cannot be a good thing. they have to stay in the international community, even if it is fake and meaningless. you do not want them thinking the whole world is against them. >> a few people are giving israel a break in this thing. everybody else's condemning this. >> i think it is not a good thing to drive israel in on itself. >> i am struck by how this is in some ways a reversal of history. in 1947, the exodus should try to run the blockade that the brits said. three people were killed. it became a rallying point for the creation of israel. without getting into the merits or demerits of the blockade itself here, the fact is, this group of ships entrapped, provoked the israelis and to ensuring themselves, perhaps i do not want is a morally, but very significantly. the israelis really played into their hands. they have everybody against them now. they look at certain line people. they have all kinds of justifications. some of them i am sure are accurate.
but it is argued that they support hamas and have ties to al qaeda. >> if israel gets -- israel gets increasingly isolated, and that cannot be a good thing. they have to stay in the international community, even if it is fake and meaningless. you do not want them thinking the whole world is against them. >> a few people are giving israel a break in this thing. everybody else's condemning this. >> i think it is not a good thing to drive israel in on itself. >> i am struck...
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the amazing story of israel's economic miracle. the start-up nation with a powerful entrepreneurial spirit, and what america can learn from israel. >>> and when doing good is good for your wallet, the ins and outs of charitable giving, what you should know before writing that check this year. as we take a break, a look at how the stock market ended the week. ♪ ♪ (announcer) here's hoping you find something special in your driveway this holiday. ho, ho, ho! (announcer) get an exceptional offer on the mercedes benz you've always wanted at the winter event going on now. but hurry - the offer ends january 4th. wells fargo has been putting our clients first. according to a leading independent research firm, in 2009, clients rated wells fargo advisors the #1 u.s. investment firm for doing what's best for them. with advisors nearby and nationwide, we're with you when you need advice and planning expertise to meet today's challenges. wells fargo advisors. together we'll go far. ♪ >>> israel is a tine country with a big economic story
the amazing story of israel's economic miracle. the start-up nation with a powerful entrepreneurial spirit, and what america can learn from israel. >>> and when doing good is good for your wallet, the ins and outs of charitable giving, what you should know before writing that check this year. as we take a break, a look at how the stock market ended the week. ♪ ♪ (announcer) here's hoping you find something special in your driveway this holiday. ho, ho, ho! (announcer) get an...
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went to israel. we went to a city in israel, that was being bombarded by rockets from kaza. on that trip, began the formulation of the policy that is now in place, called the iron dome, which protects the citizens not just of that city but throughout israel, because this president has had the strongest commitment of any u.s. president to israel security. >> so, let's switch now to the economy and the president got into a little hot water over his comments about you didn't build it that he made. many people think that gaffe is a politician accidentally telling the truth. but, i also want to focus, robert, on the gdp number that came out on friday, 1.5%. many people think that's an extremely anemic number, do you think the president -- is this the president's economy, does he own the economy? should he be held accountable for whatever happens in this economy? >> well, he understand where the buck stops. we also understand what we inherited. and what we can't go back to, which are the tried and tested i
went to israel. we went to a city in israel, that was being bombarded by rockets from kaza. on that trip, began the formulation of the policy that is now in place, called the iron dome, which protects the citizens not just of that city but throughout israel, because this president has had the strongest commitment of any u.s. president to israel security. >> so, let's switch now to the economy and the president got into a little hot water over his comments about you didn't build it that he...
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so far, 250 palestinians have been killed in air strikes by israel. one israeli man also killed by a palestinian mortar. there is no time frame on this israeli operation. the government says it will continue as long as it takes to stop the rockets from being fired at israel and to strike a blow against hamas's infrastructure. for its part, hamas now warning that israel will pay a high price for this ground incursion. over the past few days, there had been hopes that egypt would be able to mediate a ceasefire between hamas and israel, but those hopes, at least for now, have been dashed. dan? >> all right, thanks, alex. >>> just now, we are learning that an israeli soldier has been killed in action, according to israeli defense forces. stay with abc news overnight for all the latest details. and gma will have details in the morning. they will also have a full report into the investigation into the malaysian airlines disaster. thanks for watching abc news. world news now is coming up and as always, we're online at abcnews.com. goodnight. thank you very m
so far, 250 palestinians have been killed in air strikes by israel. one israeli man also killed by a palestinian mortar. there is no time frame on this israeli operation. the government says it will continue as long as it takes to stop the rockets from being fired at israel and to strike a blow against hamas's infrastructure. for its part, hamas now warning that israel will pay a high price for this ground incursion. over the past few days, there had been hopes that egypt would be able to...
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his visit to israel was not such a nice break. when he visited last week, the was the surprise announcement that israel was planning to build 1600 new homes in jerusalem. as you heard a clear, the secretary of state said that was insulting. are we making too much of this? >> i think we are. i heard on the news this week that this the biggest crisis in u.s.-israel relations in decades. why? yes, it was a bad move by the israelis, it really was. but the problems or bad then, they are bad now. it is almost an intractable situation -- i hope not entirely. it will have to get past it. >> according to an israeli newspaper, israel's ambassador to the united states, relations with the united states are the worst in 35 years. >> the threats issued by the president through the secretary of state in a phone call to the prime minister of israel were at that level, all the way back to the mid-1970's, in which they were reading the white acted threatening all kinds of actions against israel unless -- reading the riot act and threaten all kinds
his visit to israel was not such a nice break. when he visited last week, the was the surprise announcement that israel was planning to build 1600 new homes in jerusalem. as you heard a clear, the secretary of state said that was insulting. are we making too much of this? >> i think we are. i heard on the news this week that this the biggest crisis in u.s.-israel relations in decades. why? yes, it was a bad move by the israelis, it really was. but the problems or bad then, they are bad...
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because it's not just israel conducting the blockade. it's israel and egypt. you begin with the right that israel has to protect themselves. that said, gaza is a humanitarian challenge. i think israel understands that. this has underscored it. >> you were there. you were in gaza in 2009. you found out that they could not even bring pasta into gaza. it was on a list of prohibited items. you went to the israelis and said, what gives? i think they bent on that. what is the situation that the israelis won't even let pasta in? >> there's confusion in the process. i've talked to the prime minister and the defense minister about this. i believe that israel is working now to try to put together, and we need to work with them to make this happen. we need to guarantee that the supplies for building can go in to gaza for reconstruction. but that they're not going to be able to be used by hamas to build rockets or bunkers, or to augment hamas' position in gaza. i think there's way to do this. i think we need to do in the days ahead is to put out a list of the things that
because it's not just israel conducting the blockade. it's israel and egypt. you begin with the right that israel has to protect themselves. that said, gaza is a humanitarian challenge. i think israel understands that. this has underscored it. >> you were there. you were in gaza in 2009. you found out that they could not even bring pasta into gaza. it was on a list of prohibited items. you went to the israelis and said, what gives? i think they bent on that. what is the situation that the...
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will israel send troops in? will there be a true? christiane amanpour in jerusalem. >>> back home, the first images of the woman at the center of the petraeus scandal. now under greater scrutiny as investigators search her computers. >>> it's here. the christmas shopping season about to again. inside the battle plan for black friday. the $78 flat screen? >>> and backstage. 40 years ago tonight, america's oldest teenager with that brand new idea, turning a stage over to the next generation. >>> good evening on this sunday night. and as we come on the air this evening, the situation in the middle east reaching a tipping point. will there be all-out war between the israelis and hamas in gaza, orill talks in neighboring egypt help bring an 11th hour truce? on the ground, the casualties are mounting tonight. in ga gaza, women, children among the dead as the israelis were trying to target the home of a key militant. it that were all hit by that missile. meanwhile, in israel, as families rush to shelters, holes where the hamas rockets have
will israel send troops in? will there be a true? christiane amanpour in jerusalem. >>> back home, the first images of the woman at the center of the petraeus scandal. now under greater scrutiny as investigators search her computers. >>> it's here. the christmas shopping season about to again. inside the battle plan for black friday. the $78 flat screen? >>> and backstage. 40 years ago tonight, america's oldest teenager with that brand new idea, turning a stage over...
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israel quick to blame iran. netanyahu talking tough, all the sanctions and diplomacy so far have not set back the iranian program by one iota. we need a strong, incredible military threat coupled with the sanctions to have a chance to change that situation. so that situation is still very much at a boil. >> romney, his fourth trip to israel. clear he is working on the alliance with benjamin netanyahu, he has a relationship, they go back, in the '70s, they worked at the same boston consulting firm. he said -- he doesn't take, trying not to take any swipes against the president, president obama, while he is on the international tour. he did say we can't stand silent as those who seek to undermine israel voice their criticism and we certainly should not join in that criticism. >> the president said all options are on the table when dealing with iran. >> yes. >> reiterated that many times. we'll see. >> the tour continues. the suspect in the colorado movie shootings is to be formally charged with murder later today.
israel quick to blame iran. netanyahu talking tough, all the sanctions and diplomacy so far have not set back the iranian program by one iota. we need a strong, incredible military threat coupled with the sanctions to have a chance to change that situation. so that situation is still very much at a boil. >> romney, his fourth trip to israel. clear he is working on the alliance with benjamin netanyahu, he has a relationship, they go back, in the '70s, they worked at the same boston...
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and now joining us to speak about antiterrorist efforts in israel is defense news israel bureau we happy to have you here. bithave reported quite a about the discovery of tunnels extending into israel from southern gaza. >> the tunnels were built by how maas, the designated terror organization. they were built as strategic weapons to be used against israel. it is important to note that these sunil's are not new. they use them to strategic affect a decade ago when they crossed underneath the border into israel. tank, they took captive an israeli soldier. the soldier was held for five years until the israeli release in exchange for 1027 prisoners. it was a huge strategic achievement on the part of hamas . the sheer number of these tunnels and the lengths that they extend up into the community. so in their mind, it is the epitome of asymmetric warfare. they cannot seize territory from traditional warfare. and with the absence of deployment, they also found they cannot bring it in with sustained rocket attacks over 51 days. this is the crux of their concept of operations. clear how they are
and now joining us to speak about antiterrorist efforts in israel is defense news israel bureau we happy to have you here. bithave reported quite a about the discovery of tunnels extending into israel from southern gaza. >> the tunnels were built by how maas, the designated terror organization. they were built as strategic weapons to be used against israel. it is important to note that these sunil's are not new. they use them to strategic affect a decade ago when they crossed underneath...
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all the hawkish senators, the pro-you would expect to be israel, strong allies of israel, are going to be out there pushing for more sanctions. ,hether or not they will get it there will be some democratic desire to back the deal even though some democrats are criticizing it -- i don't think necessarily you are going to see more sanctions right away. >> you mentioned chuck schumer. a strong ally of the white house but a strong supporter of the state of israel. the reaction came as we expected with prime minister netanyahu saying this is a historic mistake. >> for netanyahu, this is a major domestic problem for him. entire careeris on stopping iran from getting nuclear weapons. this is a major defeat for him politically. that is part of the reason he is upset with the white house. also does the jimmy lee view anything short of iran completely disarming itself as a defeat for both the white house and israel. rightays that they have a to use plutonium and uranium for peaceful purposes. the treaty sort of glossed over that issue a bit. >> there are many wondering whether or not this can be
all the hawkish senators, the pro-you would expect to be israel, strong allies of israel, are going to be out there pushing for more sanctions. ,hether or not they will get it there will be some democratic desire to back the deal even though some democrats are criticizing it -- i don't think necessarily you are going to see more sanctions right away. >> you mentioned chuck schumer. a strong ally of the white house but a strong supporter of the state of israel. the reaction came as we...
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but when you teach the truth about israel and the reality about israel. it's been a country that has upheld our highest values. and it's really, it's been a vast array of what we in america value. >> you've seen how they treat their arab citizens. the freest arabs in the middle east, the vote for, serve and criticize their state, in one country does exist? it's not there. >> what is the end game? who benefits from that? >> well, you have people who hate out there. you have people who hate and thereforethey a therefore they're prepared to lie and sell their agenda. i have close palestinians who want to work side by side in peace. but when you look at the favoring polls and the majority favoring suicide bombings. when you have them that serve majori majority. unfor fatunat unfortunately, they're relatively a new people. they've only had three leaders. they rejected compromise with israel. they reject this with israel because they feel they should rule it all. >> but david, they don't want a palestinian state. >> well, they have had every opportunity. >> hav
but when you teach the truth about israel and the reality about israel. it's been a country that has upheld our highest values. and it's really, it's been a vast array of what we in america value. >> you've seen how they treat their arab citizens. the freest arabs in the middle east, the vote for, serve and criticize their state, in one country does exist? it's not there. >> what is the end game? who benefits from that? >> well, you have people who hate out there. you have...
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at the same time, america must support israel. hamas needs to stop shooting rockets at israel. israel has the right to protect her citizens. at the same time we try to and ask for a deescalation to all this. it can only spiral out of control and take many, many lives. >> can any institution, government, country, have levege over hamas? >> well, iran used to be funding sending weapons to hamas. i think cokie's point is important. when you have general chaos. when isis is conqueri ining chu. if you're a jihadist, you think, i have to get into this fight. almost to maintain your reputation in the middle east, hamas, you have to take on israel. i think american weakness and the growth of jihadists in the neighborhood has emboldened hamas. >> you keep hearing this. where is the united states? where are you? and syria being the best example. if we had been in syria a lot sooner, maybe all of this wouldn't be happening. who knows? but the -- >> but we would have been on the side of isis in syria. >> they wouldn't have been isis yet. a life saving marrow transplant from my big sister,
at the same time, america must support israel. hamas needs to stop shooting rockets at israel. israel has the right to protect her citizens. at the same time we try to and ask for a deescalation to all this. it can only spiral out of control and take many, many lives. >> can any institution, government, country, have levege over hamas? >> well, iran used to be funding sending weapons to hamas. i think cokie's point is important. when you have general chaos. when isis is conqueri...
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with an insistence that israel respect the legitimate claims and rights of the palestinians. and nations within this body do the palestinians no favors when they choose vitriolic attacks over a constructive willingness to recognize israel's legitimacy, and its right to exist in peace and security. >> reporter: on the nuclear front, mr. obama called for a support in restraining two nations with nuclear ambitions. >> if the governments of iran and north korea choose to ignore international standards; if they put the pursuit of nuclear weapons ahead of regional stability and the security and opportunity of their own people; if they are oblivious to the dangers of escalating nuclear arms races in both east asia and the middle east, then they must be held accountable. the world must stand together to demonstrate that international law is not an empty promise, and that treaties will be enforced. >> reporter: also in the hall, libyan president muammar qaddafi. he followed president obama to the podium, and delivered a rambling 96 minute address charging that the u.s. and other perma
with an insistence that israel respect the legitimate claims and rights of the palestinians. and nations within this body do the palestinians no favors when they choose vitriolic attacks over a constructive willingness to recognize israel's legitimacy, and its right to exist in peace and security. >> reporter: on the nuclear front, mr. obama called for a support in restraining two nations with nuclear ambitions. >> if the governments of iran and north korea choose to ignore...
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tradition to always back israel at the u.n. trump's now promising things will be different, saying israel "used to have a great friend in the u.s., but not anymore. stay strong, israel, jan today, secretary of state john kerry passionately defended the decision, saying those settlements jeopardize the possibility of peace. >> we cannot properly defend and protect israel if we allow a viable two-state solution to be destroyed before our own eyes. >> reporter: infuriated israeli prime minister netanyahu welcomed a change of course. >> israel looks forward to working with president-elect trump. >> mary bruce joins us live now from the white house. mary, any reaction from president-elect trump tonight to secretary kerry's comments over israel? >> reporter: tom, late today, trump said he believes kerry's remarks speak for themselves. later, adding that he thinks the u.n. has tremendous potential, but isn't living up to it. tom? >> mary bruce for us at the white house. mary, thank you. >>> now, to the developing headline about anothe
tradition to always back israel at the u.n. trump's now promising things will be different, saying israel "used to have a great friend in the u.s., but not anymore. stay strong, israel, jan today, secretary of state john kerry passionately defended the decision, saying those settlements jeopardize the possibility of peace. >> we cannot properly defend and protect israel if we allow a viable two-state solution to be destroyed before our own eyes. >> reporter: infuriated israeli...
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israel cannot have only a military strategy. they need a political or diplomatic complement. >>> you spent time on the ground in may in the ukraine. it certainly does seem right now that president putin has unleashed a battle that he schi simply can't control anymore. >> i have been saying it for years. vladimir putin, for all the praise he gets in some corners of washington. he's brilliant and outma moverering the u.s. at every turn. he's a good tactician but a terrible strategist. he stoked the fire in eastern ukraine. it got out ahead of him. i don't think in his wildest dreams did he intend -- i don't think he every intended to down a civilian jet. he can't have. and the netherlands are a major trading partner with russia. now the netherlands are furious at him. they're calling the behavior of the rebels disgusting. he's alienated a lot of people with this. >> does putin take the opportunity now to deescalate? if he was, indeed, losing the battle, is this an opening for him? >> it should be an opening for us. on one hand, we
israel cannot have only a military strategy. they need a political or diplomatic complement. >>> you spent time on the ground in may in the ukraine. it certainly does seem right now that president putin has unleashed a battle that he schi simply can't control anymore. >> i have been saying it for years. vladimir putin, for all the praise he gets in some corners of washington. he's brilliant and outma moverering the u.s. at every turn. he's a good tactician but a terrible...
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, he said israel doesn't have the luxury. it in wars of choice that israel must only engage in wars where there is absolutely no choice and must win. another major thing symbolized is he said when you have to choose, between i am loosely translating, wholeness of the people or wholeness of the land, most important is the wholeness, unity of the people rather than vision of greater israel meaning permanent inclusion of the territories in the west bank. >> so encouraging? >> very encouraging. >> okay. >> he was on the northern border earlier this week. again he talked about how israel has no plans other than to preserve quiet along the border with lebanon and syria. >> he has an interesting role of the relatns and russia shifting, is that correct? >> he is russian speaking former member of the former soviet union. he has expressed israel's interest in addition to the special relationship with the united states to move closer to russia. it remains to be seen how it will -- prime minister netanyahu is doing it. he was in moscow m
, he said israel doesn't have the luxury. it in wars of choice that israel must only engage in wars where there is absolutely no choice and must win. another major thing symbolized is he said when you have to choose, between i am loosely translating, wholeness of the people or wholeness of the land, most important is the wholeness, unity of the people rather than vision of greater israel meaning permanent inclusion of the territories in the west bank. >> so encouraging? >> very...
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israel accuses him of carrying out many, many attacks against israel. his funeral is today. and hamas says with this assassination, israel has opened the gates of hell. israel says it's ready to enlarge this operation. it has called up its reservists and is ready for a ground offensive. >> alex, quick question here. what does the latest strike mean for the relative stability of that region? >> reporter: well, of course, this further destabilizes an already unstable region, with the syrians war going on just to the north of us. everyone is looking towards egypt to broker some sort of deal between the militant groups and israel as they have done in the past. so far, no progress has been made on that front. of course, the big question going into an obama second term is whether the palestinian peace process could get back on track. of course, this latest development, this escalation, pushes that hope further down the road. >> all right. certainly, we'll keep an eye on that throughout the morning. alex marquardt, live for us from jerusalem this morning. thanks, alex. >>> and in o
israel accuses him of carrying out many, many attacks against israel. his funeral is today. and hamas says with this assassination, israel has opened the gates of hell. israel says it's ready to enlarge this operation. it has called up its reservists and is ready for a ground offensive. >> alex, quick question here. what does the latest strike mean for the relative stability of that region? >> reporter: well, of course, this further destabilizes an already unstable region, with the...
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. >> obama is the end of israel. >> the israel-palestine border debate -- >> [jansing] >> let them go back to jordan where they came from. >> we need a fair partner on each side for all of the partners in the region to come up with peace. >> i think we will see peace in our lifetime. >> the bonds between the united states and israel are unbreakable. >> and inside, president obama is telling the aipac, a pro- israel lobbying group to move the borders. >> the borders based in 1967 should be agreed upon. >> benjamin netanyahu was pretty blunt about the idea. >> it is not going to happen. >> argument is feeling a heated debate on the street. >> no hamas terror state. >> and convention at the white house. >> they sound like they are in contention mode -- election mode and not standing up for human rights. >> we can live together state- by-state. >> as you saw widespread opinion about whether an agreement can be reached. mr. obama says it's up to the two sides to make sure something happens. >> thanks a lot. a cellphone video posted on the internet is raising questions about how metro trans
. >> obama is the end of israel. >> the israel-palestine border debate -- >> [jansing] >> let them go back to jordan where they came from. >> we need a fair partner on each side for all of the partners in the region to come up with peace. >> i think we will see peace in our lifetime. >> the bonds between the united states and israel are unbreakable. >> and inside, president obama is telling the aipac, a pro- israel lobbying group to move the...
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n, lestian appeal f for statehoodut president obamama standing with israel. a position of principle or politics? after 18 years the mililitary don't ask, don't tell policy iss historyor. >> i am m in the unid states -- i am a u united state mararine, and i am a lesan. >> president obama this week apparently got the message. there will be no grand bargain with republicans especially republicans in the house so on monday he came up with a plan guaranteed to fail. it had the most hated wds i in the republican vocabulary, gher taxes. >> it is unthinkable in america that a teacher or construction woer who earns $50,000 should pay hihigher tax res for -- compared to somne making $50 million. >> the president c calle for infrastructure projects appear to make his point he traveled to the home ate of john boehner, and spoke at a bridge thatat connects to the home state of mitch monnellll. >> helelp us rebuild america. help us put construction workers back to work. pass this bill. >> there is the president's inner nick -- channeling his inner reagan. the president say
n, lestian appeal f for statehoodut president obamama standing with israel. a position of principle or politics? after 18 years the mililitary don't ask, don't tell policy iss historyor. >> i am m in the unid states -- i am a u united state mararine, and i am a lesan. >> president obama this week apparently got the message. there will be no grand bargain with republicans especially republicans in the house so on monday he came up with a plan guaranteed to fail. it had the most hated...
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president trump lanagan israel in the last 90 minutes. this is the latest leg on his international trip, not without controversy. our team is watching every development as it comes in. larry: fear, sadness, outrage as a college student is murdered, apparently at random. stormwatch 7, tracking heavy rain moving to the area and the rain is just beginning. what you can expect in the day in the work week ahead. good morning, washington, i'm autria godfrey. larry: and i'm larry smith. traffic and weather every 10 minutes, beginning right now with for a micah johnson. uglyica: it's a gray and looking morning right now, you will need the rain gear and even the jackets for today. first part of the work week, virginia, 58 degrees. only 55 at rappahannock county high school there. almost one quarter of an inch in spirit though. -- spirit though. -- spirit phil. leesbur in manassas, . so, along with the rain, visibility starting to drop across the area. rain continues towards howard county and ellicott city, where it is coming down pretty good. we h
president trump lanagan israel in the last 90 minutes. this is the latest leg on his international trip, not without controversy. our team is watching every development as it comes in. larry: fear, sadness, outrage as a college student is murdered, apparently at random. stormwatch 7, tracking heavy rain moving to the area and the rain is just beginning. what you can expect in the day in the work week ahead. good morning, washington, i'm autria godfrey. larry: and i'm larry smith. traffic and...
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>israel will get a hold onto all of jerusalem and the palestinians will grant israel some security on the jordan valley. that is what worked with the egyptian negotiations, a friend or between israel and egypt after words of the lawyers worked out details. that is exactly what is necessary. , an end to the conflict. i think that is the right structure and i think that is the right approach. the problem is the israelis are ready. netanyahu is ready for an end to the conflict for it whether any palestinian will ever sign an agreement that ends the war, i doubt it. >> that is the question. >> i get mahmoud abbas great credit for putting that together. it may jeopardize his own political future for his life. i give, reluctantly, mr. netanyahu credit. what he did when the terrorist attack occurred and four israelis were killed, that in the past would have been an excuse for ending talks. the fact that he went beyond that and said the talks and the admission is the most important, i think that's as the seriousness of this and let's hope it is like nixon going to china. >> maybe it is. i thi
>israel will get a hold onto all of jerusalem and the palestinians will grant israel some security on the jordan valley. that is what worked with the egyptian negotiations, a friend or between israel and egypt after words of the lawyers worked out details. that is exactly what is necessary. , an end to the conflict. i think that is the right structure and i think that is the right approach. the problem is the israelis are ready. netanyahu is ready for an end to the conflict for it whether...
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has this historic agreement to defend israel and stand by israel. what it hopes to be able to do is encourage israel not to cause too many civilian casualties, like what happened last time. but beyond that, the united states is not going to get involved on the ground. >> where do you place the odds that hamas will listen to the egyptians and, indeed, there will be a cease-fire? >> reporter: i think it's going to take some time. but this, the israelis say, is going to go on. it's not a matter of days, it could be weeks, diane. >> christiane amanpour reporting from jerusalem tonight. thank you so much. >>> and now, back here in the united states, we have news about the scandal that toppled the cia director, former general david petraeus. abc's brian ross look eed into this question. did the two women involved in the scandal try to make a profit off their ties to the officers? here's the brian ross investigation. >> reporter: in addition to the book and the sex, paula broadwell's relationship with general david petraeus provided another benefit. a cele
has this historic agreement to defend israel and stand by israel. what it hopes to be able to do is encourage israel not to cause too many civilian casualties, like what happened last time. but beyond that, the united states is not going to get involved on the ground. >> where do you place the odds that hamas will listen to the egyptians and, indeed, there will be a cease-fire? >> reporter: i think it's going to take some time. but this, the israelis say, is going to go on. it's not...
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president trump declared jerusalem the capital of israel and starting the u.s. embassy there from tel aviv and said it's a recognition of reality. >> today we acknowledge the obvious that jerusalem is israel's capital. >> in 1995 a resolution was passed to do just that. they have been waived by the previous american presidents due to fears it would spark violence in the region making peace talks impossible. already various factions called for three days of rage. jerusalem is sacred ground for the world's three major religions which is why making it israel's capital is controversial. no other country in the world has the embassy in jerusalem. everyone from arab and european leaders to the pope and china's foreign ministry warned against the change. >> i have spoken out against any unilateral measure to jeopardize the prospect of peace for israelis and palestinians. >> israel message. >> there is no peace that doesn't include jerusalem as the capital of the state of israel. >> a belief that president trump agreed with. >> we are no closer to a lasting peace agreem
president trump declared jerusalem the capital of israel and starting the u.s. embassy there from tel aviv and said it's a recognition of reality. >> today we acknowledge the obvious that jerusalem is israel's capital. >> in 1995 a resolution was passed to do just that. they have been waived by the previous american presidents due to fears it would spark violence in the region making peace talks impossible. already various factions called for three days of rage. jerusalem is sacred...
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as soon as israel stops attacking the gaza strip, you will stop firing at israel? "of course," he said. "we wouldn't fire rockets if israel wasn't killing us." for days, there has been almost no letup in the israel little war planes hammering of gaza. 30 palestinians have been killed, most of them civilians. at gaza's biggest hospital today, we saw a steady stream of wounded arriving, including children. in the icu, men with traumatic brain injuries. ahmed darmoush, 21, is brain dead, and doctors are not optimistic. are you able to cope if this escalationontinues? >> no, no. situation is stable. and if it continue, we can't. of course we can't. >> reporter: israel, however, is ready for a more drawn out fight. it was revealed today that israeliuthorities have prepared for seven weeks of fighting. so, diane, these are very tense times on both sides of the border tonight. >> thank you, alex. and now we bring in once again abc's global affairs anchor, christiane amanpour, in j jerusalem tonight. you were there. what did you see all around you today? >> reporter: well,
as soon as israel stops attacking the gaza strip, you will stop firing at israel? "of course," he said. "we wouldn't fire rockets if israel wasn't killing us." for days, there has been almost no letup in the israel little war planes hammering of gaza. 30 palestinians have been killed, most of them civilians. at gaza's biggest hospital today, we saw a steady stream of wounded arriving, including children. in the icu, men with traumatic brain injuries. ahmed darmoush, 21, is...
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turkey has routinely blasted israel's lockdown of gaza. now, that relationship has reached a critical point, following this diplomatic crisis. the incident has highlighted international anger towards israel for its continue economic blockade of gaza. and of the 2008 invasion that left over 1,000 palestinians dead and worsened an already bitter humanitarian crisis there. the attack is also a stumbling block in israel's relations with the u.s., its strongest international ally. washington is sponsoring the next round of peace talks and has criticized the israeli government for its hawkish stance over settlements. this will no doubt cast a somber shadow over those talks. >> a global tide of anger. thank you. >>> well, tropical storm agatha has torn through central america, killing at least 150 people. but it's also believed to be responsible for this. a sink hole that could hide the statue of liberty. it's in a northern guatemala city. and it swallowed an entire three-story building with at least one person inside. 200 feet deep, 100 feet acr
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israel had warned in advance it would take action. it says the activists attacked israeli commandos trying to enforce the blockade. the incident only adds to pressure on the president obama administration. it is already under fire for recent condemnations of israel for new construction on the west bank. today, between many memorial day events, the president was on the phone with world leaders to discuss the events in the middle east. he spoke to benjamin netanyahu, who was returning to israel from canada, rather than coming here to the white house. the president says he wants to understand the facts of the case as quickly as possible. >> now to a developing story from the gulf of mexico. because the latest effort did not work, bp officials are trying a new tactic to stop the oil from gushing into the gulf. robotic arms bart using a saw to cut small pipe attached to the larger one. they want to put on a tighter the seal. the cuts could lead to an even larger oil leak. we are beginning to feel the impact of the oil spill in our area. we
israel had warned in advance it would take action. it says the activists attacked israeli commandos trying to enforce the blockade. the incident only adds to pressure on the president obama administration. it is already under fire for recent condemnations of israel for new construction on the west bank. today, between many memorial day events, the president was on the phone with world leaders to discuss the events in the middle east. he spoke to benjamin netanyahu, who was returning to israel...
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some that can reach israel's mainlier cities. the two sides, israel and its enemy hamas, the militant group that now controls the palestinian territory of gaza, locked in this deadly fight. any remaining shred of hope that a broader peace, something that america has pushed so hard for, collapsing. instead, civilians in gaza where the death toll is rising worry israel will move ahead with the massive ground assault. all across the border area with gaza you can see israeli tanks building up. 30,000 israeli reservists have already been called up, everyone waiting to see what comes next. david, that remains the question tonight, even though there are those proposed cease fire talks, the exchange of fire between israel and hamas is as intense as ever. >> martha raddatz in the middle east tonight again for us. thank you. >>> we have much more, many sides of this conflict. you can find reporting throughout the night at abcnews.com. >>> meantime back here at home this evening and to a developing headline involving that american sergeant
some that can reach israel's mainlier cities. the two sides, israel and its enemy hamas, the militant group that now controls the palestinian territory of gaza, locked in this deadly fight. any remaining shred of hope that a broader peace, something that america has pushed so hard for, collapsing. instead, civilians in gaza where the death toll is rising worry israel will move ahead with the massive ground assault. all across the border area with gaza you can see israeli tanks building up....
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israel so far has targeted 300 sites in gaza. missiles rained down with loud thuds if they're far away. deafening booms if they're close. this is what the aftermath of one of these strikes looks like. a massive crater filled with cinderblock and rebar, the strong smell of diesel fuel. several of the houses around were damaged very badly. and the residents here on this street say they hope hamas will keep firing rockets into israel in retaliation. a crowd of men was gathered outside one of the houses. we met this 30-year-old, who said the strike felt like an earthquake. "they're targeting civilians and kinds," he calling on hamas and other groups to hit hard. >> reporter: back in washington, president obama has been making calls to the middle east. >> i want to express my thanks to president obama. >> reporter: here, in israel, the government has taken this battle to social media. its official twitter field has blasted out threats to hamas. it warned yesterday that no hamas operatives, whether low level or senior leaders, show the
israel so far has targeted 300 sites in gaza. missiles rained down with loud thuds if they're far away. deafening booms if they're close. this is what the aftermath of one of these strikes looks like. a massive crater filled with cinderblock and rebar, the strong smell of diesel fuel. several of the houses around were damaged very badly. and the residents here on this street say they hope hamas will keep firing rockets into israel in retaliation. a crowd of men was gathered outside one of the...
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. >> israel has every right to say -- netanyahu has every right to say that israel must be the master of its own fate.e. and president obama hasvery right to say "i wildo what i i have to do at a time and place of my choosing." the ininterests of the united states and israel are not synonymomous. as charles said a couple of wes ago the saudis, the jordananians, and the gulf statess woulbe happy tot see a s strik asas roger simon said last week, the problem goes beyond the arab countries and the muslim world. the united states' interests go beyond our shores. if you are going to strike at iran, we have to be prepared to protect interests in africa asia europe. >> mitt romney had an op-ed inn tuesday's "washington post" whwhere he called president obama "america's most feckless president since jimmy carter." >> that is it preposterous and ought to know that. what is feckless about going agait al qaedada, the drone strikes? >> charles in hi column talks about the fact thate have agreed to go into talks with the iranians i, like charles they probay just stalling. when all of your allies w
. >> israel has every right to say -- netanyahu has every right to say that israel must be the master of its own fate.e. and president obama hasvery right to say "i wildo what i i have to do at a time and place of my choosing." the ininterests of the united states and israel are not synonymomous. as charles said a couple of wes ago the saudis, the jordananians, and the gulf statess woulbe happy tot see a s strik asas roger simon said last week, the problem goes beyond the arab...
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have to be jewish to live in the israel. on the other hand, what the israelis want to know is, if there's an agreement between the palestinians and the israelis that's it and that's the end of all claims. >> prime minister, if the united states uses its veto, in the security council, what kind of effect will it on the u.s. in that region? >> i think it's possible to avoid the situation, where, because i don't it will be confrontational, i what happens at the united nations, depends on whether it's also possible to accomplish a base for renewing negotiations. we haven't had proper negotiations for quite a long time. and what that means, both sides have become very frustrated with this situation. both sides look for ways of advancing their position. and the purpose of what we're trying to do now is to say, okay, we now know that this a big moment of decision. if you like for the peace process. let's see if we can draft something that allows the palestinians to come to the united nations to advance their aspiration for statehoo
have to be jewish to live in the israel. on the other hand, what the israelis want to know is, if there's an agreement between the palestinians and the israelis that's it and that's the end of all claims. >> prime minister, if the united states uses its veto, in the security council, what kind of effect will it on the u.s. in that region? >> i think it's possible to avoid the situation, where, because i don't it will be confrontational, i what happens at the united nations, depends...
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israel is our main ally in the middle east. israel has an absolute right to defend itself. all of us republicans and democrats that stand with the president in supporting israel and, quite frankly, i'm not the military expert, i was a spec 5 in the army, that's as far as i got, but having said that, israel should do whatever it has to to defend itself. the president will work diplomatic channels and i'm not in a position nor do i want to second-guess what israel should do. israel has to determine what it wants to do to preserve its security. >> senator levin, president obama has been in touch with both sides. what do you think of the response by the egyptians? >> it's pretty weak so far from what i can tell. the egyptians have a real interest here in the region not exploding, in the peace agreement continuing to be abided by by them, the agreement that they have with israel, but i think that they're going to have to take some very serious steps diplomatically to make it clear to hamas that they're going to lose support in the arab world if they continue these rocket attacks
israel is our main ally in the middle east. israel has an absolute right to defend itself. all of us republicans and democrats that stand with the president in supporting israel and, quite frankly, i'm not the military expert, i was a spec 5 in the army, that's as far as i got, but having said that, israel should do whatever it has to to defend itself. the president will work diplomatic channels and i'm not in a position nor do i want to second-guess what israel should do. israel has to...
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we'll begin with martha raddatz in israel. >> reporter: tonight, a burst of rocket fire over israel's biggest city -- as hamas now takes aim at tel aviv's international airport. minutes after we landed today air raid alarms wailed. we were rushed to a basement shelter. but the rockets near the airport were all intercepted by israel's famed iron dome defense system which we saw today. >> it's scary. it's scary, the alarm goes on and you feel death is coming upon you and this is 5 million people right now having this feeling on a daily basis. >> reporter: like this israeli family huddled on the side of the road, a mother telling her children, "just lower your head, okay? everything will be okay." but no israelis have died in this conflict. it is gaza where the casualties have mounted. with israel launching more than a thousand airstrikes there. and it is now increasingly likely israel will launch a ground operation in gaza. 30,000 israeli troops have been called up. now assembling at the border with heavy artillery. israel's prime minister today making clear he will do whatever is neces
we'll begin with martha raddatz in israel. >> reporter: tonight, a burst of rocket fire over israel's biggest city -- as hamas now takes aim at tel aviv's international airport. minutes after we landed today air raid alarms wailed. we were rushed to a basement shelter. but the rockets near the airport were all intercepted by israel's famed iron dome defense system which we saw today. >> it's scary. it's scary, the alarm goes on and you feel death is coming upon you and this is 5...
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from entering israel from a tunnel in gaza. this marks the first israeli ground offensive in gaza in five years. from the d.c. jewish community -- dozens of people came out to show their support for israel and its people. organizers say they want the public to know that the israeli community stands for peace and israel's right for self-defense. >> coming up, plans to he's traffic on one of the most congested highways in our area. >> the second man to walk on the moon is asking for your help arcing the anniversary of apollo 11. a news officials held conference today to denounce a congressman trying to nullify the city's gun laws. guess who showed up to >> d.c. leaders are upset about an attempt to strip away some of the district's strict and control laws. >> house approved an amendment that strips away funding for the restrictions. rdc bureau chief is outside the capital. the district leaders had a surprise guest as they talked about this issue today. thomas massie's offices one floor below where the news conference was held, so
from entering israel from a tunnel in gaza. this marks the first israeli ground offensive in gaza in five years. from the d.c. jewish community -- dozens of people came out to show their support for israel and its people. organizers say they want the public to know that the israeli community stands for peace and israel's right for self-defense. >> coming up, plans to he's traffic on one of the most congested highways in our area. >> the second man to walk on the moon is asking for...
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what's on his agenda and why his direct flight from saudi arabia to israel is historic. live team coverage ahead. >>> we have new pictures showing the moment north korea launched another missile. hear what kim jong-un said. >>> a little girl ripped from a dock and pulled into the water. this morning a witness talks about the terrifying ordeal. >>> and strong enough. cher rocks at the billboard music awards with another icon wat watching. we begin with president trump in israel today following a major speech in saudi arabia. >> he departed riyadh for tel aviv meeting with prime minister benjamin netanyahu today and likely addressed middle east peace. >> in saudi arabia the president rallied the leaders of nearly every muslim country and did soften his tone on islam while calling for unity in the war on terror. >> live team coverage on the president's trip, molly hunter standing by in london but we start with abc's elizabeth hur in washington. good morning, elizabeth. >> reporter: kendis and diane, good morning. israeli officials say they are ready to welcome president tru
what's on his agenda and why his direct flight from saudi arabia to israel is historic. live team coverage ahead. >>> we have new pictures showing the moment north korea launched another missile. hear what kim jong-un said. >>> a little girl ripped from a dock and pulled into the water. this morning a witness talks about the terrifying ordeal. >>> and strong enough. cher rocks at the billboard music awards with another icon wat watching. we begin with president trump...
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. >> we were going to israel for the whole year. my whole family is there. >> many in washington worried too about the continuing violence. his cousin is in the israeli army. >> there are lots of sisters and brothers and sons and cousins on both sides who are at the moment incredibly frightened of what could happen on any day. >> drama but no diplomatic progress at a u.n. security council meeting in new york, he held up photos of the dead and a black ribbon on his chest. >> israel does not want this war. three different times israel agreed to accept a cease-fire, and every single time hamas refused. >> now luftansa and several european and canadian carriers have also stopped flying into tel aviv. but israel insists the airport is safe and says canceling those flights is really a victory for the terrorists. live in the sat satellite center, greta kreuz, abc~7 news. >> in the two weeks since fighting began, more than 600 palestinians. and it was called on for the two sides to work on the fighting and work on a peaceful solution. >> co
. >> we were going to israel for the whole year. my whole family is there. >> many in washington worried too about the continuing violence. his cousin is in the israeli army. >> there are lots of sisters and brothers and sons and cousins on both sides who are at the moment incredibly frightened of what could happen on any day. >> drama but no diplomatic progress at a u.n. security council meeting in new york, he held up photos of the dead and a black ribbon on his chest....
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do these help israel's argument that iran is a threat? >> reporter: good morning, jeremy and vinita. well, i think they do. i think this whole focus on iran with this defiant missile testing today is in a sense both good and bad for the government of prime minister benjamin netanyahu. it's bad because iran's nuclear program and its ballistic missile arsenal is a very serious threat to israel. israeli analysts have long tol me here that the combination, if you like of its secret nuclear program and long-range missiles, a bomb atop a long-range missile is israel's doomsday scenario. it's good because this is where benjamin netanyahu has wanted the world's focus of attention to be. don't forget last week at the u.n. general assembly he was demanding that the world focus on the iranian threat, and it certainly plays into his diplomatic and political strategy because let's face it this week who is talking about the peace process with the palestinians? who is talking about sll settlements and other more difficult thgs that netanyahu has been tr
do these help israel's argument that iran is a threat? >> reporter: good morning, jeremy and vinita. well, i think they do. i think this whole focus on iran with this defiant missile testing today is in a sense both good and bad for the government of prime minister benjamin netanyahu. it's bad because iran's nuclear program and its ballistic missile arsenal is a very serious threat to israel. israeli analysts have long tol me here that the combination, if you like of its secret nuclear...
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i want to turn to israel and iran. you're headed overseas as you have said. >> that's -- it's interesting, as i think you have seen, that has been contradicted. and i think walked back. there are a number of different options out there. so nobody should count on what they have read or seen. this will happen when we're ready. it will happen on the coalition schedule. and it will happen when there is confidence that it will be successful. >> but maybe this year? >> i'm not going to get into timetables. it will happen. >> okay. let's move back then to israel and iran. you're headed over for further negotiations. while you're gone, israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu will be addressing congress. susan rice said it was destructive to u.s.-israeli relations. do you agree with that? >> well look we're not -- the prime minister of israel is welcome to speak in the united states, obviously. we have a closer relationship with israel right now in terms of security than at any time in history. i was reviewing the record the
i want to turn to israel and iran. you're headed overseas as you have said. >> that's -- it's interesting, as i think you have seen, that has been contradicted. and i think walked back. there are a number of different options out there. so nobody should count on what they have read or seen. this will happen when we're ready. it will happen on the coalition schedule. and it will happen when there is confidence that it will be successful. >> but maybe this year? >> i'm not going...
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relationship with israel. and the romney campaign eager to put behind him the bumpy first stop in london. >> mitt romney arriving in israel, second stop in the overseas trip. and it comes after the oh preliminary pick photo-op mitt romney's campaign was hoping for all along. romney and his wife ann at the opening ceremonies and romney cheering while watching men's swimming, hoping to put behind him the barrage of negative headlines. after he was asked whether the london games were ready? romney said he was unsure how well the games would go, but the brits were sure and they let him know. the minister of the olympics, before the opening ceremony, when asked who would carry the torch -- >> who is it going to be, mitt romney? >> certainly not after today. >> reporter: but how much does the anger to the brits matter back home? in a razor thin presidential race. it was at the very least, an unwelcome headline. for a candidate whose sole purpose here is to look ready for the job. battleground ohio, romney causes int
relationship with israel. and the romney campaign eager to put behind him the bumpy first stop in london. >> mitt romney arriving in israel, second stop in the overseas trip. and it comes after the oh preliminary pick photo-op mitt romney's campaign was hoping for all along. romney and his wife ann at the opening ceremonies and romney cheering while watching men's swimming, hoping to put behind him the barrage of negative headlines. after he was asked whether the london games were ready?...
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but israel won't let most gazans leave. and now a growing number have no homes. these women in shock and clearly extremely distraught. they just got back and saw the shape that their house is in after the israeli strike. they escaped with their lives. unlike their neighbors, in a center for the disabled, where a missile came through the roof, killing two mentally handicapped women. >> no one can believe that they can destroy society like this. >> reporter: anger soaring here over the death toll that tonight passed 140. so many of them civilians. israel accuses hamas of hiding behind the innocent and storing weapons in their homes. and with the rocket fire not letting up, more and more israeli troops are gathering along the border with gaza, just waiting for the order to launch a ground invasion. for the first time, israel tonight told people living in northern gaza to leave their homes. a sign a ground invasion could be on the way. cecilia? >> alex marquardt in gaza tonight. alex, thank you. >>> and abc chief global affairs correspondent martha raddatz has been t
but israel won't let most gazans leave. and now a growing number have no homes. these women in shock and clearly extremely distraught. they just got back and saw the shape that their house is in after the israeli strike. they escaped with their lives. unlike their neighbors, in a center for the disabled, where a missile came through the roof, killing two mentally handicapped women. >> no one can believe that they can destroy society like this. >> reporter: anger soaring here over...
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it's not just the short-term relationship between israel and the united states. it is really the future of the peace in the middle east. >> reporter: now that the obama administration has publicly condemned israel's expansion of the settlements. the next time israel is seen to be undermining the peace process, analysts say the u.s. may feel pressure to use more than tough talk. again, word tonight that, the israeli government now asking serious questions about the circumstans of that announcement and why it was made while the american vice president was visiting the country. >> clear signs of strain, rachel. thank you. >>> tonight the sexual abuse in the catholic church. new questions about pope benedict and how much he knew about abuse before he became pope. here's abc's lama hassan. >> reporter: the vatican is defending pope benedict tonight against accusations that he tried to cover up for a pedophile priest. the vatican acknowledges there were serious mistakes in handling of the priests. who was given therapy in 2006. but was allowed to work. but a vatican sp
it's not just the short-term relationship between israel and the united states. it is really the future of the peace in the middle east. >> reporter: now that the obama administration has publicly condemned israel's expansion of the settlements. the next time israel is seen to be undermining the peace process, analysts say the u.s. may feel pressure to use more than tough talk. again, word tonight that, the israeli government now asking serious questions about the circumstans of that...
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israel's foreign ministry warned the vatican not to revive ancient disputes. christians have been fleeing islamic extremism. but it's the israeli-palestinian conflict which has caught the attention and the headlines. in the last 40 years here in the palestinian territories, the christian population has fallen, from almost 20% to less than 2% of the total. this, in the land where jesus was born and where christianity first took hold. we found everyone in this church knows someone who has left for work or to escape the conflict with israel. the vatican has long supported a palestinian state and relations with the israeli one have not always been good. today's statement from rome on the fate of the region's christians may cause further daniel. simon mcgregor-wood, abc news. >>> today, britain's deputy prime minister called for an investigation of torture in iraq. those documents appeared to show that american troops turned a blind eye to iraqi troops killing and torturing fellow iraqis. wikileaks says it will publish 15,000 more documents, this time about the war
israel's foreign ministry warned the vatican not to revive ancient disputes. christians have been fleeing islamic extremism. but it's the israeli-palestinian conflict which has caught the attention and the headlines. in the last 40 years here in the palestinian territories, the christian population has fallen, from almost 20% to less than 2% of the total. this, in the land where jesus was born and where christianity first took hold. we found everyone in this church knows someone who has left...